Jerry L. Fielding

Jerry Leonard Fielding (born May 9, 1947) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate for the 11th district, encompassing Calhoun, Coosa, Elmore and Talladega Counties.

Jerry L. Fielding
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 11th district
In office November 3, 2010 – November 5, 2014
Preceded by	Jim Preuitt
Succeeded by	Jim McClendon
Personal details
Born	Jerry Leonard Fielding (1947-05-09) May 9, 1947 (age 78) Richville, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Republican (2012–present) Democratic (until 2012)
Education	Faulkner University (JD)
Occupation	Lawyer politician

Biography

Early life

Jerry L. Fielding was born on May 9, 1947, in Richville, Coosa County, Alabama.^[1] He graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and received a J.D. from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.^[1]

Career

He served as a district judge.^[1] He was elected to the Alabama Senate as a Democrat in 2010 but joined the Republican Party in 2012.^[1] In December 2013, he suggested proposing a resolution in the state legislature to support Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson, who had gotten worldwide attention for his comments in a December 2013 interview that were seen as homophobic and racist.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

Personal life

He is a Methodist.^[1]